15 days in Azores Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Praia da Vitoria: Angra do Heroismo (Loja do Parque de Angra do Heroismo, Miradouro da Serra de Santa Barbara, &more) and Centro de Interpretacao da Serra de Santa Barbara (in Santa Barbara).

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Praia da Vitoria trip itinerary planning website.

London, UK to Praia da Vitoria is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from London to Praia da Vitoria due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Praia da Vitoria, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Madalena.

Madalena is a municipality along the western coast of the island of Pico, in the Portuguese Azores. On the 17th (Thu), do a tasting at Adega A Buraca, explore the fascinating underground world of Gruta das Torres, and then savor the flavors at Tripix Azores. On the 18th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias, then examine the collection at Museu Scrimshaw, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Madalena trip planner.

You can drive from Praia da Vitoria to Madalena in 5.5 hours. In June in Madalena, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Ponta Delgada.

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island. Known for its historical buildings, the city offers 17th- and 18th-century convents and churches, as well as cobbled pedestrian streets and hidden squares.

Venture out of the city with trips to Mosteiros Beach (in Mosteiros), Sao Nicolau Church (in Sete Cidades) and Furnas (Church of Nossa Senhora da Alegria, Poca Da Dona Beija, &more). Spend the 22nd (Tue) observing fascinating marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, explore the activities along Furnas, see Off-Road Tours, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Ponta Delgada road trip planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Madalena to Ponta Delgada. In June in Ponta Delgada, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.